Rowlatt Act, 1919
Some important features and characteristics of Rowlatt Act, 1919 are as follows:
Long Title |
Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919 |
Extent |
Whole British India |
Enacted by |
Imperial Legislative Council |
Year of Enactment |
March 1919 |
Commenced |
March 1919 |
Status |
Reapled/Withdrawn |
Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919)
Rowlatt Act: The Rowlatt Act was passed by the British government to increase its power and grip over the local public. The law was passed in March 1919 by the Imperial Legislative Council, which gave them the power to arrest any person without the need for trial. For abolishment of such a cruel act, Gandhi and some other leaders called for a Hartal or suspension of work, in order to show the objections of Indians to the rule, which was known as Rowlatt Satyagraha.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place when several villagers gathered in the park for the celebration of Baisakhi. The gatherers wanted to peacefully protest against the arrest and deportation of two national leaders, namely Satyapal and Saifuddin Kitchlew.
Table of Content
- Facts About Rowlatt Act
- What is the Rowlatt Act?
- Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Incident
- Causes of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
- Effects of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
- Events Leading Up to the Massacre
- Aftermath of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre